Main Dishes

Walnut Pesto Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes and Wilted Greens

Kelley Simmons
June 04, 2014
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Walnut Pesto Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes and Wilted Greens. Healthy and quick meal. Perfect use of summer herbs and vegetables.

4
13.25 ounces whole wheat thin spaghetti
¾ cup chopped walnuts
3 whole garlic cloves
2½ cups basil
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoons good quality extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp plus ¼ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
? teaspoon black pepper
? teaspoon salt
10.5 ounces cherry tomatoes
3 cups arugula and spinach mix
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Boil pasta until al-dente per box instructions. My pasta took about 6 minutes to cook. While pasta is cooking add walnuts and garlic cloves to a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds. Add in basil and pulse...
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Nutritions

Calories
456

Sodium
640mg
26% DV

Fat
32g
49% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV
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Calories
557

Sodium
194mg
8% DV

Fat
29g
46% DV

Protein
60g
121% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
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